A comparative clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Shigru Patra Netrabindu and Goghrita Ashchyotan in the management of Shushkakshipaka w.s.r. to Dry Eye Disease

Now a days our lifestyle and work places are computerized. People do their work on computer up-to 6-8 hrs in offices. Due to pollution the environment has become dusty and dry, all these factors together cause eye irritation, burning, pricking sensation in eye which affect the tear production in eyes and causes Dry Eye Disease. Acharya Sushruta has described the symptoms of Shushkakshipaka in Sushruta Samhita Uttar Tantra as Kunitavartma, Daruna-rukshavartma, Aviladarshana, Gharshan, Toda, Bheda, Vishushkatwa, shoola. Shigru Patra Netrabindu and Goghrita Ashchyotan are selected. Netrabindu (Eye drops) is the simplest and most convenient method of topical application, especially for day time use. Application in the form of eye drops makes the drug available for immediate action. Shigru Patra has eminent properties like Vata Shamak and Chakshushya. Shigru is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin A deficiency is also a cause of Dry Eye Disease. So it can be useful in Shushkakshipaka. Ashchyotan is an ancient method of preparation and said to be Pradhan Kriyakalp in Netrarogas. Goghrita is Vata Pittaghna as well as Chakshushya, Balya, Snehan as well as Ayushya. It has the quality of Snigdhata. It is smooth, lubricating and nurturing.